With live indoor concerts still an impossibility, Pegasus Early Music’s online presentation of solo recitals this fall is like an oasis in a desert. A local performing organization long dedicated to celebrating Baroque music, Pegasus won’t let physical distancing keep us from enjoying some Bach together.
Rochester-based cellist Beiliang Zhu will play compositions by Bach on the five-string Baroque cello. This performance on a vintage instrument will feature the Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, as well a rare rendition of violin partita. Zhu interprets Bach’s cello music with a dedication and fluidity that highlights the composer’s mellifluous melodies. The recital is free, with donations welcome. — BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER